This thread is recruiting but so much lends to conference affiliation and as far as bowls, UTEP is in a ok, I will not say great, but ok geographical location. During Covid three seasons ago Dimel just had to beat UNT and were bowl bound (he blew it). It’s not like UTEP was a certain college begging the NCAA for a bowl berth based on a technicality. UTEP does what they’re supposed to do and they are in.
Walden’s opponent not on the schedule is us, UTEP fan skeptics. If he wins that and the majority of games, he is as good as gone.
The Nebraska game will bring UTEP back down to earth. The jump to FBS is a bigger chasm than anticipated; however, CS is the little fish willing to try Orca infested waters.